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This Day in History
Today: July 19, 2026
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The Great Fire of Rome causes widespread devastation and rages on for six days, destroying half of the city.[1]
484
Leontius, Roman usurper, is crowned Eastern emperor at Tarsus (modern Turkey). He is recognized in Antioch and makes it his capital.
711
Umayyad conquest of Hispania: Battle of Guadalete: Umayyad forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by King Roderic.
939
Battle of Simancas: King Ramiro II of León defeats the Moorish army under Caliph Abd-al-Rahman III near the city of Simancas.
998
Arab–Byzantine wars: Battle of Apamea: Fatimids defeat a Byzantine army near Apamea.
1333
Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Halidon Hill: The English win a decisive victory over the Scots.
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